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Pornhub transformed its industry a decade ago but faces the rising threat of artificial intelligence.

The day porn turned off: Inside Australia’s high-stakes war with the adult industry

New laws have forced Pornhub off our screens. But the harder question – what it has already done to a generation of young men – is only just beginning to be asked.

  • David Swan

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Stephan Matthai, former University of Melbourne professor of geotechnical engineering, has won a legal battle to get his job back.

Melbourne University loses appeal to avoid rehiring ‘mawkish’ professor

A professor who was sacked for sending his student romantic messages is set to get his job back, after the Fair Work Commission rejected the university’s appeal.

  • Nicole Precel
Sarah Gibbs believes police did not take the terrifying incident seriously.

Sarah’s experience while hiking alone has women taking safety into their own hands

Student Sarah Gibbs filmed her trek to show solo women hikers what they could achieve, but what followed left her terrified and feeling police didn’t take what happened seriously.

  • Wendy Tuohy
Uber drivers accused of serious misconduct are back on the roads after using the Albanese government’s new gig economy laws.

How banned Uber drivers are reinstated, while passenger evidence goes unheard

An Albanese government legal change has resulted in a flood of banned drivers reinstated, with tribunal decisions repeatedly citing Uber’s failure to gather evidence.

  • Elias Visontay
If you fancy someone, may I recommend using your words instead of cyberflashing.

Why do men send these pics to women? Let me tell you, it’s not attractive

The vast majority of women and girls have received intimate photos from men. It’s a terrible idea.

  • Jenna Price
Renee Good in her car, moments before she was shot dead.

New derisive term for white women spreads after Renee Good killing

Right-wing influencers have adopted an insult in the days since a federal agent shot a 37-year-old mother dead, prompting protests in the streets.

  • Clyde McGrady
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Best-selling author Colleen Hoover has had to issue multiple disclaimers in the lead-up to her new book, Woman Down, being released.

A bestselling author, a new novel, a cancer diagnosis … then, the disclaimers

Colleen Hoover makes a special plea to fans in a note to readers at the beginning of her new novel Woman Down.

  • Bronte Gossling
People cooling off at Ashfield Aquatic Centre on a hot summer’s day.

‘I just burst into tears’: Nine in 10 public pool workers face threats, harassment and violence

Pool lifeguards have been spat on, kicked and abused in record numbers. As the temperature rises, the abuse gets worse. And it comes at a price.

  • Julie Power
Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, during a visit to Bondi Beach following December’s mass shooting.

‘We need to draw a bright line’: Government readies new hate speech laws

Independent MP Allegra Spender said new hate speech protections introduced after the Bondi massacre should also protect disabled and LGBTQI Australians.

  • Matthew Knott
Dr Michael Akadiri has reported Dr Anoop Jain for allegedly making racist and homophobic comments on social media.

Brisbane anaesthetist probed over racist comments on doctor’s video

The British doctor called on his followers to complain to Australian health regulators and the anaesthetist’s employer, Queensland Health.

  • Dominique Tassell and Julius Dennis